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About Cal U's Environmental Health and Safety Programs

Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for development, oversight, and management of environmental health and safety programs that protect the environment, provide safe and healthy conditions for work and study, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. EHS provides educational programs, technical assistance, and numerous health and safety services to the University community. The office conducts health and safety investigations as necessary upon request.

Environmental Health and Safety Programs

Workers' Compensation

The Office of Human Resources administers the workers’ compensation program for the University and processes all work-related injury claims.

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, any University employee who suffers an accidental injury or occupational illness within the meaning of the law is entitled Medical Benefits and Compensation.

The University workers’ compensation program covers all full-time, part-time, and student employees of California University. Temporary employees are covered based on the method of hire.

In Case of Work-Related Injury:

Initial treatment should occur at the University Health Services Center (Student Health Center), located in Carter Hall.

The employee will complete the Report of Occupational Injury or Illness form provided at that time. If the injury is severe enough to require additional treatment, you are required to be examined by a member of the University’s Panel of Health Care Providers.

All work-related accidents must immediately be reported to your supervisor. The supervisor must immediately report the incident to the Human Resources Office workers’ compensation manager.

If you suffer a work-related injury, Inservco Insurance Services, Inc. is responsible for payment for reasonable, necessary, and related medical and surgical services, orthopedic appliances, prosthetic devices, and training in their use.

To ensure payment for medical treatment:

You must treat with one of the panel providers during the first 90 days of treatment. You will also be required to sign and date the Workers’ Compensation Employee Notification form and the Workers’ Compensation Information form acknowledging your rights and duties under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Both forms are included in the University’s Work-Related Injury Procedures. Both forms are also included in the workers’ compensation packet of information that will be provided at the time of injury at the health services center. The forms are the last two pages in that packet of information.

Workers’ Compensation Information Form:

For your convenience, a Workers’ Compensation Claimant Information sheet has been included with the packet of information issued at the University Health Services Center when receiving treatment for a work-related injury. This sheet serves as the cover page on the information packet. Complete your information, tear off the page and present it to the panel provider. This sheet will provide the medical office/facility with your information, the University contact information, and the Workers’ Compensation Carrier.

Environmental Protection

Environmental compliance focuses on activities that could affect the quality of air, soil, drinking water, or groundwater. Activities include handling asbestos, testing and abatement, underground storage tanks, lead, radon, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), air and water quality, environmental site assessments, and contaminated site remediation.

Fire Protection

Health and Safety Programs

EHS has developed a number of model programs to help provide for the health and safety of Cal U employees. Many of these programs are mandatory to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The following are some of the programs and safety manuals available.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Confined Space Entry

Hazardous Waste

Hearing Conservation

Lockout/Tagout Program

Personal Protective Equipment Program

Fire Prevention and Response

These and other safety programs are available on the EHS website at cwis.cup.edu